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 Click below to read this week's top stories: 

* Justice for George Floyd is Only Found at the Cross

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* Mayor De Blasio is Wrong: Churches are Essential During a
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Justice for George Floyd is Only Found at the Cross

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In the days following May 25, the world has witnessed the horror and
injustice of George Floyd's death, face down on the ground with
Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's knee on his neck. In
killing Floyd, Chauvin demonstrated a complete disregard for
Floyd's value and dignity as one of God's image-bearers.
It was a violation of the 5th Commandment, and those of us who are
pro-life should be as outraged and grieved by Floyd's murder as
we are by abortion. In both cases, the destruction of human life is a
grievous sin and a crime.

God hates injustice, and George Floyd's death should grieve and
anger us because it grieves and angers God. All earthly injustice
finds its final, eternal end in the justice of God. This is a source
of hope in the midst of evil; ultimately, justice will prevail. It is
also the reason that we love and pursue justice now. We seek earthly
justice because we love the God who is just and because earthly
justice points people to who God is.

Since then, Minnesota is facing tragedy upon tragedy and injustice
upon injustice. In the time since George Floyd was killed, we have
watched as our cities have erupted in flames and rioters and looters
have exploited the situation, drowning out the voices of peaceful
protestors,endangering people, destroying homes, and robbing people of
their livelihoods. The actions of the rioters display a disregard for
human life and dignity as they wreak havoc and desolation on
communities that are already struggling from the economic implications
of COVID-19. Though the rioting has now mostly passed, it will leave
scars on our urban landscape that will take years to heal. [Read more]

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Read the whole piece by MFC's Patience Griswold here.

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Mayor De Blasio is Wrong: Churches are Essential During a Crisis

 

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Like the rest of the nation, New York City has seen protestors flood
the streets in response to the killing of George Floyd. And yet, as
protestors gather by the thousands, the city is still technically
under lockdown and is scheduled to begin phase one of reopening next
week. Throughout the state,

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worship services are still limited to gatherings of no more than 10
people and New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has threatened to permanently
close churches in New York City that hold worship services without his
permission. A week ago he said that it would be "very
dangerous" to reopen churches, saying that "it is not the
time to start large gatherings of any kind."

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In a press conference yesterday, Mayor de Blasio was asked why the
city is applying one standard to protestors and another to everyone
else. De Blasio responded by saying,

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When you see a nation, an entire nation simultaneously grappling with
an extraordinary crisis seeded in 400 years of American racism...
That's not the same question as the understandably aggrieved
store owner, or the devout religious person who wants to go back to
services. This is something that's not about which side of the
spectrum you're on. It's about a deep, deep American
crisis...

What de Blasio's response misses is that America needs the
church now more than ever because we are in a moment of crisis and
because our nation is crying out for justice. Saying that opening
churches is "not the same question" fails to grasp that
right now our nation needs the hope that only the church can offer. De
Blasio's comments treat places of worship as if they are just
another social activity, and under this reasoning, there is no urgent
need to reopen them. But as people grapple with how to address
injustice, civil unrest, and the devastation of a pandemic, our nation
needs the church to proclaim the gospel. Church is not merely a social
activity.

It is the gathered body of Christ and while it is true that church is
not a building, we must not be cowed into believing that gathering as
the body of Christ is a non-essential activity. Our nation needs the
ministry of the church right now because we are currently witnessing
the brokenness of a nation that is being devastated by the effects of
sin, and people need to know that it is in the death and resurrection
of Christ that sin and death are defeated.

Read the whole piece by MFC's Patience Griswold here. 

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GiveMN Waives Processing Fee for Donations - Your Gift to Minnesota
Family Council is More Crucial Than Ever
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For a limited time, GiveMN will allow you to contribute to Minnesota
Family Council without charging a processing fee. During this
crisis, we are not shutting down. Instead, we are stepping up our
efforts to bless churches, families, and communities in Minnesota by
fighting for life, family, and religious freedom. Now, more than ever,
your gift is crucial to ensuring that we can be YOUR champions for
life, family, and religious freedom in Minnesota. Click here now
to make a tax-deductible donation to Minnesota Family Institute. 
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 Abby Johnson Defied Planned Parenthood. Are You Ready to Hear
Her Story in Person at Our Annual Dinner? BACK ON THE CALENDAR!

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 Due to the uncertainty caused by COVID-19, we have been
compelled like many others to reschedule our event. We're pleased
to announce that we've been able to arrange another date with
our keynote speaker, Abby Johnson. Our 2020 Annual Dinner has been
rescheduled for Thursday, September 17th. Keeping our guests safe is
the most important consideration in making this move. With everything
going on, we're glad to be holding our event at all!  

So we're pleased that Get in the Game: Fighting for Life and
Dignity

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 with pro-life superstar Abby Johnson will be held
on Thursday, September 17th at the DoubleTree
Bloomington. Registration has now reopened!

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Please reply to this email if you have any questions about your
registration. Again, we're thankful for your support: we couldn't
fight for life, family, and religious freedom in Minnesota without YOU
backing us up! We are blessed to have you partnering with us, and we
look forward to seeing you in September!  

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Educating and Equipping Parents on the Transgender Trend

 Get Your Copy of the Minnesota Parent Resource Guide! 
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The Parent Resource Guide sheds light on the consequences
transgender ideas have on kids' lives, while equipping parents to play
a positive role in creating a truly welcoming school community for ALL
students.

 

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Responding to the transgender trend with truth and compassion starts
with the Parent Resource Guide. Get your copy HERE today and
invite a friend to do the same! 
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Click to order your copy today:

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Support MFC When You Shop Online!

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Did you know that when you shop with Amazon Smile, Amazon
makes a donation to Minnesota Family Institute at no cost to you?

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Thank you for sharing Minnesota Family
Council's vision for 
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strong families and communities through Christ. We are grateful
for your partnership with us in prayer, legislative involvement
and generous donations.
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